FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Launches

December 16, 2009

SQUARE ENIX LAUNCHES BETA TEST APPLICATION
SITE FOR FINAL FANTASY XIV

Square Enix announced today the kickoff of the
FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test. Beginning December 16th, visitors to the game’s
official website may apply to participate in one of the planned Beta phases. By
taking part, applicants will be one step closer to obtaining a sneak peek at one
of the most highly anticipated releases of 2010, and the unknown realm of Eorzea.

FINAL FANTASY XIV is planned for simultaneous
global release in 2010 on both the PlayStation®3 and PC (for Windows®)
platforms, with language support in Japanese, English, French and German.

The application process for the FINAL FANTASY XIV
Beta Test will begin on December 16th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. (PDT) at
www.finalfantasyxiv.com.